For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 1,705 students in Hancock County, ME.
The top ranked public high schools in Hancock County, ME are Bucksport High School, Mt Desert Island High School and Sumner Memorial High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hancock County, ME public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Maine public high school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 85% (versus the 82% statewide average). High schools in Hancock County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Maine public high schools.
Hancock County, ME public high school have a Graduation Rate of 87%, which is more than the Maine average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Bucksport High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Maine or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Maine public high school average of 14% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Hancock County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bucksport High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
102 Broadway
Bucksport, ME 04416
(207) 469-6650
Bucksport, ME 04416
(207) 469-6650
Gr: 9-12 | 359 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
Mt Desert Island High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1081 Eagle Lake Road
Mount Desert, ME 04660
(207) 288-5011
Mount Desert, ME 04660
(207) 288-5011
Gr: 9-12 | 474 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #33.
Sumner Memorial High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2456 Us Hwy 1
Sullivan, ME 04664
(207) 422-3510
Sullivan, ME 04664
(207) 422-3510
Gr: 9-12 | 246 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #44.
Deer Isle-stonington High School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
251 North Deer Isle Rd
Deer Isle, ME 04627
(207) 348-2303
Deer Isle, ME 04627
(207) 348-2303
Gr: 9-12 | 90 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Rank: #55.
Ellsworth High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
24 Lejok Street
Ellsworth, ME 04605
(207) 667-4722
Ellsworth, ME 04605
(207) 667-4722
Gr: 9-12 | 536 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Hancock County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1 School Street
Islesford, ME 04646
(207) 244-3961
Islesford, ME 04646
(207) 244-3961
Gr: K-7 | 17 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1
125 State Street
Ellsworth, ME 04605
(207) 667-6261
Ellsworth, ME 04605
(207) 667-6261
Gr: 3-5 | 224 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
21 Schoolhouse Rd
Orland, ME 04472
(207) 469-2272
Orland, ME 04472
(207) 469-2272
Gr: PK-4 | 104 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
22 School St
Winter Harbor, ME 04693
(207) 963-5584
Winter Harbor, ME 04693
(207) 963-5584
Gr: K-8 | 175 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
63 Elm St Po Box 910
Bucksport, ME 04416
(207) 469-6647
Bucksport, ME 04416
(207) 469-6647
Gr: 7-8 | 178 students Minority enrollment: 2%
22 School St Po Box 99
Winter Harbor, ME 04693
(207) 963-2292
Winter Harbor, ME 04693
(207) 963-2292
Gr: K-8 | 26 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Hancock County, ME?
The top ranked public high schools in Hancock County, ME include Bucksport High School, Mt Desert Island High School and Sumner Memorial High School.
How many public high schools are located in Hancock County?
5 public high schools are located in Hancock County.
What is the racial composition of students in Hancock County?
Hancock County public high schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Maine public high schools average of 14% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Hancock County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Hancock County include: Sumner Memorial High School vs. Ellsworth High School, Ellsworth High School vs. Sumner Memorial High School, Mt Desert Island High School vs. Ellsworth High School
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